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Boyce Avenue Set To Perform In Singapore This June For One Night Only

They’re FINALLY coming back! Boyce Avenue will be landing in Singapore this June for a ONE NIGHT ONLY concert.

Since creating their Youtube channel in 2007, Boyce Avenue has amassed more than 3.8 billion views and over 10.9 million subscribers on YouTube to date, making them the most viewed independent band worldwide.

Ticket prices ranges from $98 – $138.

Tickets will be available from 10 April via Website

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The Ultimate Concert Guide: 2018 Edition

Singaporeans are definitely spoilt for choice when it comes to concerts. There are so many artists and performers who make Singapore a stop in their world tour, or even as part of a music festival.

It can be hard to keep track of upcoming concerts, so we’ve come up with a definitive guide that will be constantly updated.

Now there’s no need for multiple tabs and searching.

March

1. James Blunt The Afterlove World Tour Singapore 2018

Ladies and gentlemen, our favourite English Twitter troll and singer-songwriter James Blunt is bringing The Afterlove Tour to Singapore on 23 March 2018!

This year promises to be bigger and better than ever!

Featuring headliners such as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jamie Cullum, Lalah Hathaway, Parov Stellar, visionary French artist Sebastian Tellier, Brazilian guitar legend Paulinho Garcia, as well as internationally renowned DJs, Sasha and Ferry Corsten!

That’s not all, this year’s Jazz Festival has a brand new addition in the form of the SING JAZZ Festival Villageat the Event Square on the Ebenex Stage by the Marina Bay waterfront.

From 4 – 8 April 2018, the Festival Village will showcase 16 local and regional bands. Pop by from 2pm to 10.30pm on any of the 5 days and catch these live performances free of charge!

What’s more, each day will feature a different music style. Wednesday is Swing Jazz Night. Thursday is a Latin Fiesta. Friday showcases Regional Jazz Stars. Saturday and Sunday will focus on Jazz, Soul, Funk, R&B and Blues.

Ticket prices go from $138 to $488. Group VIP Passes go from $1,488 to $9,888.

Tickets can be purchased Website

4. Zedd

Russian-German producer and DJ, Zedd, will be back at Zouk on 7 April 2018 for a one night only performance!

The DJ-producer was last in Singapore for ZoukOut 2017. This time, he’s bringing back his signature tracks as well as new hits and high-octane remixes.

Well known for his amazing collaborations with the likes of Troye Sivan, Alessia Cara and Ariana Grande, fans can expect to hear his latest and greatest hits such as “Clarity”, “The Middle” and “Stay”.

Ticket prices go from $70 to $75 and can be purchased at the door. Pre-sale tickets are sold out.

EP!C Presents Zedd
Venue: Zouk, 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, Singapore, 179022
Date: 7 Apr 2018
Price: $70 – $75
Website

5. Perry’s Witness: The Tour

KatyCats, Katy Perry will be gracing us with her presence come 8 April 2018.

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They will be bringing their classic hits such as “Shattered Dreams”, “I Don’t Wanna Be A Hero”, and “Turn Back The Clock” to the MES Theatre at Mediacorp for one night only!

Ticket prices go from $98 to $178 and can be purchased here.

Johnny Hates Jazz “Turn Back The Clock” 30th Anniversary Tour Singapore
Venue: The MES Theatre at Mediacorp, 1 Stars Avenue, Singapore, 138507
Date: 14 Apr 2018
Price: $98 – $178
Website

8. OneRepublic Live In Singapore

OneRepublic will be returning to Singapore on 23 April 2018 for a one night only concert at The Star Theatre @ The Star Performing Arts Centre!

Following the release of their latest album, “Oh My My”, OneRepublic is finally bringing their music back to Singapore.

Fans can expect to hear OneRepublic’s classic songs such as “Counting Stars”, “I Lived”, “Secrets” as well as their more recent hits such as “Wherever I Go” and “No Vacancy”.

Live Nation members will be able to purchase their tickets ahead of the general public during the pre-sale on 25 January 2018.

General ticket sales are live and they can be purchased at Website

9. Yiruma Live In Singapore

What do the Twilight Saga and famous K-drama, Winter Sonata, have in common?

Both had soundtracks featuring songs composed by well-known Korean classical composer and pianist, Yiruma.

Following his sold out concerts in 2015, 2016 and 2017, Yiruma will be returning to Singapore on 28 April 2018 for a one night only performance at The Star Theatre.

Fans can expect to watch Yiruma play his greatest hits such as “The River Flows In You”, “Kiss The Rain”, “May Be”, and “Love Me”, as well as pieces from his latest album, “f r a m e”.

Yiruma Live In Singapore
Venue: The Star Theatres
Date: 28 Apr 2018
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $98 – $288. Get your tickets here.

10. Jake Bugg ‘Solo Acoustic Tour’ Live In Singapore

English singer and songwriter, Jake Bugg, is bringing his solo acoustic tour to Singapore this April!

Jake Bugg ‘Solo Acoustic Tour’ Live In Singapore
Venue: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre
Date: 28 Apr 2018
Price: $68
Website

11. Fall Out Boy Mania Tour

We can already tell 30 April 2018 is going to be a good day because rock superstars, Fall Out Boy, will be performing in Singapore at Zepp @ BigBox Singapore.

Here as part of their M A N I A tour, we cannot wait for the boys to perform tracks from their latest album like “HOLD ME TIGHT OR DON’T” and “The Last Of The Real Ones”, and also revisit their breakout hits like “Sugar We’re Goin Down” and “Dance Dance”.

Fall Out Boy Mania Tour
Venue: Zepp @ BigBox Singapore 
Date: 30 Apr 2018
Time: 8pm 
Tickets: $148. Get your tickets here.

May

12. 5 Seconds Of Summer Live In Singapore 2018

5 Seconds Of Summer (5SOS) are back and they’re bringing their 5S0S3 tour to Singapore – their ONLY stop in Asia.

They will be performing at the Capitol Theatre for ONE NIGHT ONLY on 2 May 2018!

It’s been almost 2 years since we’ve heard any new music from the 4-man Australian rock band.

And now with the announcement of their 5SOS3 concert and tour dates, they’ve released their newest single, “Want You Back”!

Fans who will be attending the concert will get to hear new music from the band, and maybe even get to hear some of their famous hits such as the evergreen bop “She Looks So Perfect” and the heartfelt “Amnesia”.

Ticket prices go from $108 to $128 and can be purchased 13. Harry Styles Live In Concert

On 3 May 2018, the One Direction member with arguably the best hair will be here in Singapore to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

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Only 22 years of age, Dua Lipa has been churning hit after hit, from “Blow Your Mind (Mwah)” to the viral “New Rules” and the latest single “IDGAF”, empowering girls and (gay) men worldwide.

Ticket prices range from $88 to $168 and can be purchased at Website

15. Bruno Mars 24K Magic World Tour 2018

If you were lucky enough to get tickets to see Bruno Mars before they were all sold out, this is a big one to look forward to.

The classic hit-making duo has been breaking cultural and language barriers throughout their 43-year career, and they continue to play more than 150 shows a year worldwide.

Ticket prices go from $88 to $178.

17. Boyce Avenue Live In Singapore 2018

American pop-rock trio and YouTube sensation Boyce Avenue will be bringing their brand new concert to Singapore on 7 June 2018 at The Star Theatre!

18. Niall Horan Flicker World Tour 2018

On 12 June 2018, yet another member of One Direction will be putting on a show here in Singapore – Niall Horan.

Here as part of his “Flicker World Tour”, Horan will be performing for just one night at The Star Theatre.

If you can’t get enough of “This Town” and “Slow Hands”, you’ll want to hear these hits sung live.

Niall Horan Flicker World Tour 2018
Venue: The Star Theatre 
Date: 12 June 2018
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $88 – $148. Get your tickets  Image Credit: 20. Daughtry Live In Singapore 2018

The multi-platinum rock band Daughtry is coming to Singapore on 11 July 2018 for a one night only concert at Zepp @ Big Box!

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October

21. Sam Smith ‘The Thrill Of It All’ Tour Live In Singapore 2018

Sam Smith will be coming to Singapore on 2 October 2018 for a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance!

While ticketing details have not been released at the moment, we do know that he will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium!

The tour announcement follows the release of his latest album ‘The Thrill Of It All’ back in November 2017.

Fans will be able to watch Sam Smith perform hits from the album, such as the emotional “Too Good At Goodbyes”, “One Last Song” and “Burning”.

Who knows? He might even sing some of his older songs that we’re all familiar with.

Do check back for updates on ticketing details.

In the meantime, we’re just going to spam Sam Smith songs in the office.

Sam Smith ‘The Thrill Of It All’ Tour Live In Singapore
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Date: 2 October 2018

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SING JAZZ 2018 Returns This April With The Best That Jazz Has To Offer

The annual Singapore International Jazz Festival (SING JAZZ) returns for its 5th edition at Marina Bay Sands Singapore from 6 – 8 April 2018!

This year promises to be bigger and better than ever!

Featuring headliners such as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jamie Cullum, Lalah Hathaway, Parov Stellar, visionary French artist Sebastian Tellier, Brazilian guitar legend Paulinho Garcia, as well as internationally renowned DJs, Sasha and Ferry Corsten!

SING JAZZ 2018 will be expanded across the Marina Bay waterfront, with 3 stages and over 30 hours of world-class music entertainment!

The Main Stage

The Main Stage will see many big names performing over the 3 days of the festival.

Sebastian Tellier, Paulinho Garcia, Parov Stelar, Gogo Penguin and Weish take the main stage on the first day of the festival.

The second day sees Jamie Cullum take the stage, together with Lalah Hathaway, Tompi, and the Teng Ensemble.

Jeremy Monteiro leads JASSO (The Jazz Association SG Orchestra) on the third day, along with the House of the Gypsies, Brand New Heavies, and Incognito, featuring Omar and Leee John.

Main Stage performances start at 5pm to 10.30pm on Friday, and 4pm to 10.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The Late Show

No this isn’t the one with Stephen Colbert.

However, this Late Show does have a few big names too.

The first Late Show on Friday will feature Estelle, DJ Sasha, DJ Ferry Corsten, DJ Drem, Soul II Soul, and Tim De Cotta.

The second and last Late Show will see the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill herself, take the stage. Other performers include MAS1A, DJ Nu-Mark, and DJ Jnr Tirso.

That’s not all, this year’s Jazz Festival has a brand new addition in the form of the SING JAZZ Festival Village at the Event Square on the Ebenex Stage by the Marina Bay waterfront.

From 4 – 8 April 2018, the Festival Village will showcase 16 local and regional bands. Pop by from 2pm to 10.30pm on any of the 5 days and catch these live performances free of charge!

What’s more, each day will feature a different music style. Wednesday is Swing Jazz Night. Thursday is a Latin Fiesta. Friday showcases Regional Jazz Stars. Saturday and Sunday will focus on Jazz, Soul, Funk, R&B and Blues.

Ticket prices go from $138 to $488. Group VIP Passes go from $1,488 to $9,888.

Tickets can be purchased Website

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Gardens By The Bay Brings A Slice Of Japan To You This March With Sakuras And Cosplay

Have you been to Japan in Sakura season? If you haven’t, then we’ve got some good news for you.

No, we’re not sponsoring any flights to Japan in Sakura season. Gardens By The Bay is bringing Sakura season to Singapore!

For the Pokemon fans, there will be Pokemon game booths and even a Pikachu parade (OMG!?!?!?).

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Let The Beat Guide Your Feet To The Finish Line At This Year’s Music Run

If you find running without music to be an arduous task, you’re not alone.

But why contend with an earpiece when you can have music blasting all along your running route?

Happening on 21 April 2018, The Music Run is back again!

That’s not all, this will be the first year that The Music Run will include timed runs.

The Ultimate Running Event

There are 3 different categories in The Music Run that participants can choose from, with 2 timed courses and 1 for the casual runners.

The 5K Fun Run is best suited for those who prefer to run at their own pace and soak in the electric atmosphere of The Music Run.

If you’re looking for a bit of a challenge, go for the 5K or 10K courses. But with music blasting from speakers every metres to keep you going and the adrenaline pumping, you’ll finish the course before you know it!

So ditch those headphones and let the music fuel your beat!

Of course, that’s not all that The Music Run has to offer. After the run, head to the Main Stage where there will be a music festival for all participants to party through the night!

Last year’s Main Stage featured DJ Sam Withers and Nathan Hartono, rocking the crowd with their music.

Finally, what’s a run without the race pack? This year’s race pack includes The Music Run race t-shirt, a drawstring bag, stickers and temporary tattoos.

Whether you’re a first-timer, a casual runner, a fitness or competitive runner, The Music Run has something for everyone.

Ticket prices are $65, $70 and $75 for the 5K Fun Run, 5K Timed Run and 10K Timed Run respectively. Children under 5 years of age get to run for free!

Hurry and purchase your tickets from Hapz here!

The Music Run
Venue: Sentosa Island
Date: 21 Apr 2018
Price: $65 – $75*
Website

*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.

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10 Events And Foods To Throw Your Ang Bao Money At After CNY

Didn’t it feel like 2018 just began? And yet here we are mid-February, with Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year just around the corner.

While it may seem like our lives will return to being mundane after the festivities, we’ve got some interesting food and events lined up for you for the rest of February.

Let’s get to it!

Play & Discover

1. Gardens By The Bay: Spring Surprise 2018

From 14 February 2018 to 25 February 2018, celebrate Chinese New Year with Gardens By The Bay! Spring Surprise 2018 will feature fun activities and attractions perfect for the whole family.

As part of Spring Surprise, there will be multiple events held from 14 to 25 February 2018.

On 14 February, bring your loved ones to the SuperTree Grove where the Singapore Chinese Orchestra will be performing romantic tunes as part of the “Music Oasis: Spring Romance at the Gardens” concert.

For one night only on 17 February, there will be dance performances at the SuperTree Grove – from the impressive Lion Dance performance, to belly dancers and intriguing contortionists. Keep a look out for the roving stilt-walkers for a wonderful photo opportunity!

The guided walks start at 10am all the way to 4pm and will be conducted hourly. There will be signs on the Istana grounds indicating where you can register for the guided walks.

The guided walks will be $2 for each child aged 3 and above, $4 for PRs and Singaporeans above 13, and $10 for each foreigner aged 13 and above.

Payment will be made on the spot during the registration.

Istana Nature Guided Walk
Venue: The Istana, Orchard Road, Singapore, 238823
Time: 10am – 4pm
Date: 17 Feb
Website

3. The Luggage Market @ The Adelphi

Do you have old clothes that you need to get rid of? You have a couple of options. Give everything to the Salvation Army, hand them down to another person, or sell them and get some cash!

The Luggage Market is back on 18 February 2018 at The Adelphi, and subsequently every Sunday until the end of the year.

If you’re wondering what The Luggage Market is about, it’s a flea market where there will be over 45 booths selling preloved goods and clothing out of luggages. Hence the name.

Who knows what you can find at this luggage market? If you’re looking to apply for a booth, you may do so Website

4. Chingay 2018: Cultural Fantasy

The Chingay Parade is back from 23 to 24 February 2018!

This year’s parade returns bigger and grander than before with a multicultural extravaganza – featuring multi-ethnic cultural performances by local talents as well as international acts, elaborately decorated floats, dazzling and colourful costumes, props and stunning light, laser and fireworks displays.

That’s not all, there will also be a street party at the end of the parade!

Tickets range from $40 to $50.

PAssion Card holders get to enjoy 20% off their ticket purchase when they quote the first 4 digits on the PAssion Card or present a valid PAssion Card during purchase while MasterCard holders enjoy a 15% discount on their ticket purchase.

Grab your tickets here!

Chingay 2018: Cultural Fantasy
Venue: F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore, 038975
Date: 23 – 24 Feb
Price: $40 – $50
Website

5. EVITA

If you’re a fan of Broadway musicals, you’d be glad to know that EVITA is coming to Marina Bay Sands from 23 February to 18 March 2018.

The award-winning Broadway and West End production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s iconic musical, tells the story of Eva Peron, the wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron.

Watch as the musical explores her life, from her humble beginnings to the extraordinary wealth, status, and power.

Featuring some of the most beloved songs in theatre, such as “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”, “On This Night Of A Thousand Stars” and “Another Suitcase In Another Hall”.

Ticket price go from $55 to $740 and can be purchased here.

Don’t miss this Broadway classic!

EVITA
Venue: MasterCard Theatre At Marina Bay Sands
Date: 23 Feb – 18 Mar
Price: $55 – $740
Website

6. Russell Peters – Deported World Tour

Russell Peters is bringing his Deported World Tour to Singapore for one night only on 24 February 2018 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium!

The Fiesta will feature a Lunar Pet Walkathon in the morning, a marketplace selling food, toys and accessories for pets, and even free health checks and free micro-chipping for dogs by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority Of Singapore (AVA).

There will also be a Hongbao Best Dressed competition, where prizes will be given to the top 5 winners. That’s not all, there’s also the Hongbao Dash which is a race for your puppers and doggos.

This Chinese New Year, bring your pets out to The Float @ Marina Bay for a fun day out!

Lunar Pets Fiesta
Venue: The Float @ Marina Bay
Date: 24 Feb
Time: 9am – 3pm
Website

8. Kumar50

Singapore’s most iconic Drag Queen, KUMAR is back! This time for his Golden Jubilee!

Yes, our favourite Drag Queen is turning 50 and he’s celebrating it with everyone with his Kumar50 show at the Capitol Theatre!

From 28 February to 11 March 2018, Kumar will be performing at the Capitol Theatre for 13 shows only!

Watch as Kumar regales us with tales from his birth, growing up, and his career doing standup. Nothing is off the table as he touches on every topic that tickles our funny bone.

No drag performance is complete without lip-syncing. Be prepared for a hilariously entertaining Golden Jubilee as Kumar is joined by his fabulous showgirls, shaking booties and lip-syncing to legends such as Whitney Houston!

Tickets for the Kumar50 are available on Hapz on a name your own price basis, so quote your own price and purchase your tickets here!

Kumar50
Venue: Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178907
Date: 28 Feb – 11 Mar 2018
Price: Name your price*
Website

*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.

Eat

9. Moosh.sg

Ever since Mr Softee decided to mysteriously disappear from Singapore, there has been a void in our bellies, where soft serves used to be. Sure, Mcdonald’s ice creams were a substitute for a while but we’re craving for more exciting flavours.

Meet Moosh Softserve.

Recently opened at Haji Lane, this Muslim-owned, Halal soft serve ice cream shop has been making waves.

A local favourite and definite must-try is their Ondeh Ondeh Softserve ($4.50 for regular, $6 for large), a concoction that uses Gula Melaka soft serve ice cream topped with desiccated coconut, toasted coconut flakes, and drizzled with pandan fudge sauce.

The soft serve might get a little jelak halfway through, just mix the pandan fudge well and it’ll be fine.

Other interesting flavours include the Nutella Brownies Cheesecake Softserve ($4.50 for regular, $6 for large) and the Apple Crumble Softserve ($4.50 for regular, $6 for large).

Don’t say we bojio, but this soft serve is legit.

Moosh.sg
Address: 44 Haji Lane, Singapore, 189237
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 11am – 8pm, Fri – Sun: 11am – 9pm
Website

10. Atap Bar

If you’re looking for a night out with friends or a date with bae, this rooftop bar experience will definitely give you chill vibes after a long day at work.

Located in the Arab Street precinct, Atap Bar will take you back to the old days. Its cosy interior, patterned floors and swing chairs will remind you of your grandma’s kampung.

This family-friendly establishment serves up non-alcoholic, localised bespoke mocktails. With drinks inspired by Malay folklore and traditional songs like “Rasa Sayang”, there’s bound to be a drink for everyone here.

The “Rasa Sayang” ($14) is a blend of rose infused water mixed with strawberry, mint leaves and more! Just like the folk song itself, this drink captures much of the Malay character.

If you’re feeling a little hungry, they serve up bar snacks such as Honey Wings ($10). Oh and did you know they serve Keropok Lekor ($8) as well? Talk about the perfect snack.

If that isn’t already convincing enough, Atap Bar also provides games you used to play back in primary school. From old maid to five stones, relieve your childhood memories and brag about how good you were at these games back then.

With a lot of thought put into the concept for this modern kampong bar – it’s definitely one of Singapore’s hidden gems you don’t want to miss.

Atap Bar
Address: 48 Arab Street, Level 5 Singapore 199745
Opening Hours: Mon: 7pm – 12am, Wed – Thurs: 5pm – 12am, Fri: 5pm – 1am, Sat: 3pm – 1am, Sun: 3pm – 12am, Tue: Closed
Website

This month may be short, but there certainly isn’t any shortage of events and food to keep us occupied.

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Play Glo-Up Versions Of Hopscotch And Jenga At The Coolest Playground, Gastrobeats

If you liked Gastrobeats last year, then we have good news for you.

From 9 March to 1 April 2018, Singapore’s largest carnival, the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is collaborating with Gastrobeats, in conjunction with i Light Marina Bay 2018.

Gastrobeats previously debuted in i Light Marina Bay 2017 and will find its new home at the Promontory, providing a colourful neon glowing playground for everyone.

A Spectacular Neon Playground

This year, Gastrobeats will feature new activities such as LED-lit hula hoop stations as well as glow-in-the-dark versions of our childhood games such as hopscotch, Twister, Jenga, floor pong, chess, and even Paintball!

That’s not all, for 3 consecutive Sundays from 18 March, there will be a retail market and eco-craft workshops hosted by Terra SG to educate and encourage the public to care for the environment.

Visitors can also participate in the complimentary weekly mass workouts organised as a part of the Fitness By The Bay programme, in collaboration with Pure Fitness and Pure Yoga.

There will also be musical performances from Friday to Sunday, with acts including indie-pop band M1LDL1FE, alternative rock band Cadence, and hip hop collective Mediocre Haircut Crew.

Lastly, on 31 March, Gastrobeats will host the ILLUMI FEST RUN where participants will be splashed with glow-in-the-dark water while they traverse various activity zones that includes a giant ILLUMI slide and ILLUMI splash box.

Open daily from 4pm to 11pm (except Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when it will start from 3pm), admission to the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is completely free!

To get yourself credit for rides and games, you can purchase them online beforehand or while you’re on-site.

Gastrobeats @ i Light Marina Bay
Venue: The Promontory, 11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore, 018940
Date: 9 Mar – 1 Apr 2018
Website

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Have A Fab February With These 10 Food And Events To Check Out With Bae

It’s about time January came to an end. It felt like we’ve lived through 5 Mondays but February is finally here.

The month of Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year. As usual, we’ve got you covered with exciting events and great food for the month of February.

Without further ado, let’s dive in!

Play & Discover

1. Gina Yashere Live In Singapore

Gina Yashere is coming to Singapore on 3 February 2018, for a one night only live comedy performance at the Esplanade!

For those who are unfamiliar with the brilliant work of Gina Yashere, she is a stand-up comedian and TV star in the UK who has had appearances on iconic TV shows such as Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo. You might have also seen her recently on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah, as a correspondent.

She is also well known in the US for being the only UK comedian to appear on the iconic Def Comedy Jam, as well as her character as Madam Yashere, The Surly Psychic on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Standard tickets go for $40 and can be purchased here.

Don’t miss this hilarious comic live in Singapore!

Gina Yashere Live In Singapore
Venue: Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore, 038981
Date: 3 Feb 2018
Price: $40
Website

2. NParks Concert Series In The Park: Rockestra

The first NParks Concert for 2018 will be held on 3 February 2018 at the Fort Canning Park.

Concert-goers can expect retro hits from the ’60s to the ’90s, performed by local musicians such as Jack & Rai, JAWN X M1LDL1FE, Shagies, Umar X Dru Chen, O.K Ready, and ShiLi & Adi.

What’s more, you will be able to add songs to the set list by leaving a comment on the NParks Facebook post, with a song from the ’60s to the ’90s!

Admission is free.

Do check the NParks Facebook page for more updates!

NParks Concert Series In The Park: Rockestra
Venue: Fort Canning Park, Fort Canning Green, Singapore, 179618
Date: 3 Feb 2018
Website

3. Glowbeat x Scape

From 9 to 11 February 2018, Scape Playspace will be host to Glowbeat, the hottest destination for great food, live music and games!

There will be over 20 food and beverage booths and retail booths, live music and dance performances, claw machines, carnival games, an Overwatch exhibition match and even an exclusive illuminated ball pit!

Expect performances from local musicians such as Jasmine Sokko, Inch Chua, TheLionCityBoy, and M1LDL1FE!

That’s not all, if you’re feeling hungry, fill up with street food from Katoshka, Ah Lock Tofu, Be Frank, and many more!

Cancel your weekend plans because Glowbeat x Scape will be the hottest spot in town.

Glowbeat x Scape
Venue: Scape Playspace, 2 Orchard Link, Singapore, 237978
Date: 9 – 11 Feb 2018
Time: 11am – 11pm
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5. River Hongbao 2018

Usher in the Year of the Dog with the River Hongbao 2018 from 14 February to 24 February 2018!

The River Hongbao is an annual Chinese New Year event held at The Float@Marina Bay and is the biggest Chinese New Year event in Singapore.

Visitors can expect bright and colourful lantern and light displays, impressive firework displays every night, dance and musical performances, an exhibition on the history and tradition of Chinese New Year, street food stalls, and over 30 amusement rides for the whole family!

You can even try your hand at calligraphy, paper-cutting, stamping, and many other traditional handicrafts!

Admission is free.

River Hongbao 2018
Venue: The Float@Marina Bay, 20 Raffles Ave, Singapore, 039805
Date: 14 Feb – 24 Feb 2018
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The cafe will be completely redecorated with the Care Bears. While it doesn’t exactly resemble Care-a-lot, this will do.

As with all past iterations of character cafes, what everyone is looking forward to is the themed food, and the Care Bears don’t intend to lose out to the Sanrio characters.

For the pasta lovers, there’s the Kumoya’s Star Attraction ($18.90) which is a classic Pomodoro spaghetti with shitake mushrooms, cherry tomato confit, and parmesan cheese.

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If you’re looking for something more substantial, there’s the Cheer-Up Chicken Katsu ($21.90).

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Were you expecting a chicken cutlet? Because we were. But it’s actually a burger!

A juicy Japanese katsu chicken slathered generously with teriyaki sauce is sandwiched between soft burger buns, topped with a sunny-side up and cheddar cheese, served with a garden salad, crisp fries and mushroom soup.

Every past character cafe has had their own version of Kumoya’s desserts and drinks and this is no exception.

Go for the Rainbow Garden Strawberry Parfait ($18.90) – Strawberry Hokkaido soft serve is served with vanilla pudding, meringue drops, fresh fruits, chocolate sable, a rainbow candy strip and mixed berries sauce.

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That’s not all. End off your meal with their Calpis drinks or special Care Bears teas.

The Cute Cuddly Calpis ($11.90) combines Berry flavoured Calpis with a mountain of fresh cream, while the Magic Mango Strawberry ($11.90) uses Mango Strawberry Calpis with a mountain of fresh cream.

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If you grew up with Care Bears like us, this is one character pop-up cafe that you shouldn’t miss!

Available from 1 February 2018 till 31 March 2018, don’t miss out on a chance to dine in Care-a-lot!

Care Bears x Kumoya
Address: Kumoya, 8 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199320
Date: 1 Feb – 31 Mar 2018
Website

7. Summer Hill

Summer Hill is the newest restaurant to pop up in Sunset Way, serving up affordable French cuisine without GST and service charge.

This cosy bistro serves up simple French fare that is oh-so-simple, yet oh-so-good. Dishes on their Special board as well as sides are rotated weekly so your meal there is always different and exciting.

Must-tries include their Poulet Roti ($23 for half, $45 for whole), the Mustard & Sage Pork Collar ($25), Croque Monsieur ($17.50), and the Orange & Rosemary-Scented Olive Oil Cake With Cream ($3).

The Poulet Roti uses hormone and antibiotic-free chicken that has been marinated with herb butter before it’s roasted to perfection. The result is roast chicken that is juicy yet still retains its skin’s crispiness.

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If you’re not a fan of chicken, then the Mustard & Sage Pork Collar is the main dish for you. Tangy, tender, and satisfying. The mustard and sage sauce provides a contrast of flavours, cutting through the heaviness of the tender pork so that you won’t feel jelak.

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The Croque Monsieur is basically a levelled-up ham and cheese sandwich. Ham, Swiss cheese, bechamel sauce, and dijon mustard sandwiched between 2 thick slices of grilled sourdough bread.

Sounds like heaven to us. That’s not all, more Swiss cheese is garnished on the top of the sandwich for more cheesy goodness.

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If you’re a fan of French cuisine, or just appreciate comfort food, then you need to drop by Summer Hill next.

Summer Hill
Address: 106 Clementi Street 12, #01-62, Singapore, 120106
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6251 5337
Website

8. OH MY MANGO Dessert Bar

Hidden away in the suburbs of Jurong West, is OH MY MANGO dessert bar.

This unassuming dessert bar serves up various mango-flavoured food, and one of those is a mean Mango Shibuya Toast ($10.90).

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Soft and fluffy on the inside, while toasted and crispy on the outside, the shibuya toast is topped with mango ice cream, diced mango, almond flakes, drizzled generously with mango sauce, and served with a dollop of whipped cream.

This is basically a mango overload but not in a bad way. If you’re a big fan of mango, you have to try this.

OH MY MANGO dessert bar also has a rather extensive menu of mango-flavoured drinks.

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A hot favourite among customers is the Matcha Mango Latte ($5.90). A bottom layer of mango bits, followed by a layer of milk, topped off with a layer of matcha.

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This tri-coloured creation might seem like a weird flavour combination, but the slight bitterness of matcha cuts through the sweetness and sometimes too jelak taste of the mango and milk, resulting in a rather interesting flavour.

OH MY MANGO dessert bar is constantly adding new desserts and drinks to their menu, so keep checking their Facebook page to stay up to date!

OH MY MANGO Dessert Bar
Address: Block 762 Jurong West Street 75, #01-334, Gek Poh Shopping Centre, Singapore, 640762
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 10pm
Contact no.: 9066 0426
Website

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9. W Market Presents: CNY Pop-up Market

W Market is back again with their CNY Pop-up Market!

From 3 to 4 February 2018, this CNY Pop-up market at Capitol Piazza will feature retail, crafts, and food and beverage vendors.

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Patrons can expect to see craft and retail vendors such as Operation Overhaul, Aromamaymay, That Pretty Fairy, Our Bralette Club, BottlesXO, Wild Knots, Sunday Peach, and many more!

If you’re hungry, there will also be food from Curbside Cafe & Wine Bar and many others.

For $35 per person, try your hand at the Paint A Doll workshop by LeArty.Sg.

Gather your friends and family and head down to this CNY pop-up market this weekend!

W Market Presents: CNY Pop-up Market
Venue: Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178905
Date: 3 – 4 Feb 2018
Website

10. CNY Market By FUEGO

From 8 to 10 February 2018, FUEGO is bringing their farmer’s market to Changi City Point.

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There will be various food vendors, selling food made by artisans from all over the world, using fresh produce.

That’s not all, there will also be retail vendors selling their handicrafts and wares.

Head down to CNY Market by FUEGO for some pre-CNY festive shopping and food tasting!

CNY Market By FUEGO
Venue: Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore, 486038
Date: 8 – 10 Feb 2018
Website

These events and food will keep you busy till Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year arrives.

Which event are you most excited for?

Also read 10 Places To Get Affordable Blooms For Bae This Valentine’s Day – Starting From $18

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The Definitive Guide To Not Appearing ‘Suaku’ At An Art Festival

If you’re clueless as to how you should behave appropriately at an Art festival or exhibition, you’re certainly not alone.

It’s absolutely fine if you do not know how to act or what to say at certain art installations because we’ve come up with some fool proof steps that you can apply at any art festival or exhibition.

1. Nod (But Not Too Fervently) At Every Installation

Sometimes, the artist statements can be too cheem for the layman, and you’re just not able to fully comprehend what the artist is trying to convey.

But you don’t want people to know that you don’t know. So you pretend and you nod.

One of the most stunning installations is the Flowers And People – Dark interactive installation at National Gallery Singapore. The installation changes with every movement that visitors make. Each visual you see can never be replicated and is completely unique

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2. Do The “Steve Jobs”

No, not invent the iPhone. You know that thing he does where he rubs his thumb and index finger in an inquisitive fashion?

Lai we show you.

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This technique will be applicable in The House Is Crumbling sculptural installation, where visitors can interact and create different structures using the moveable pillows.

3. Use Words Like “Nuance” A Lot

To look like you know your stuff, you have to speak in their language.

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For optimal effect, do this in an art exhibition where everything is quieter, like the Colours Of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay exhibition at the Gallery.

This weekend and next, National Gallery Singapore’s opening hours will be extended and admission is FREE for all exhibitions including Century of Light which features Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay, and Between Worlds: Raden Saleh and Juan Luna.

4. Bring Up And Mention Any Art Experience You’ve Had

The good thing about receiving your education in Singapore, is that Arts & Crafts is a subject in Primary school. And for most people, that is probably the only time they did anything remotely “artsy”.

So use it. “Wah I remember when I was doing my graduation project and I had to create something similar to this. It was damn tough. Legit.”

If any of your friends decide to call your bluff, ignore them and move on. Life’s too short.

An interesting installation is the A Stitch In Time exhibit at the National Gallery Singapore, where members of the public stitched and sewed their names, pictures, poems, and personal keepsakes on to a large piece of white cloth.

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5. Bring A Friend Who Can “Art” And Let Them Do The Talking

If you don’t know what to say, say nothing. Let your friend do the talking. If you don’t understand something, get them to explain.

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But then again, you’re at an art festival, why are you “studying” the pieces?

Go enjoy yourself!

Disconnect and immerse yourself in Walk, Walk, Walk: Search, Deviate, Reunite exhibit.

It’s a labyrinth with virtual projections of different landscapes such as a bamboo forest, wheat field and cherry blossom forest, as well as strangely catchy music that we cannot get enough of.

Light To Night Festival 2018: Colour Sensations is on from 19 January to 28 January 2018 at National Gallery Singapore and around the Civic District.

Mai tu liao, bring your friends and family down to the Light To Night Festival for a blinding good time!

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Light To Night Festival 2018: Colour Sensations
Venue: Civic District
Date: 19 – 28 Jan 2018
Website: Hidden Hawker Fare In The CBD, So Lunch Doesn’t Have To Cost Over $5

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11 Artsy Events And Tantalising Eats For An Exciting End To January

It’s finally 2018!

We’re back in January, the “Monday” of the year. We’re all feeling sian but no worries, we’ve got some artsy AF events and great food for you to make it through the rest of this huge “Monday”.

Let DiscoverSG be your lobang. Let’s go!

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1. Art From The Streets

From 13 January 2018 to 3 June 2018, the world’s most iconic street artists will be showcasing their most provocative works for the first time in Singapore.

Titled Art from the Streets, this ground-breaking exhibition will trace the 40 years of street art, from its beginnings to the urban art form that it is today.

The exhibition will feature a series of live paintings that are created on-site by some of the most iconic street artists as well as new and upcoming names such as Spain’s Felipe Pantone, Singapore’s Speak Cryptic and Yok & Sheryo.

The new artworks are specially created for the exhibition, to showcase the diversity of the street art movement and how it is relevant to society in present times.

That’s not all, there will also be large-scale mural paintings, videos, prints, installations, archival material, drawings, and sketches from 50 of the biggest names in street art.

The ArtScience Museum will also be shining a spotlight on artworks from upcoming SouthEast Asian street artists.

Art from the Streets
Venue: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018974
Date: 13 Jan 2018 – 3 Jun 2018
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Held at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, the World Snack Fair gathers hundred over brands of snacks from all over the world.

Expect to find snacks from Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, and SouthEast Asia. There’ll also be a Character cafe and a Cosplay Competition!

This is a fair for the serious snackers and anime fans.

World Snack Fair
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date: 19 – 21 Jan 2018
Website

3. Light To Night Festival 2018

The Light To Night Festival is back from 19 to 28 January 2018, once again painting the Civic District in a shower of stunningly vibrant light displays, installations, and creative works of art.

As one of the marquee events of Singapore Art Week, the festival is set to expand from an anniversary celebration by the National Gallery Singapore, to a district-wide arts festival, in collaboration with The Art House, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum, and The Esplanade.

The theme for this year is “Colour Sensations”. Visitors will be taken on a captivating multi-sensory experience, from the stunning kaleidoscope of public art and installations from local artists to interactive light projections and immersive colourscapes.

There will also be a Festival Food Street at the Padang. So gather your friends and family and head down to the Light To Night festival for a night of artsy fun!

Light To Night Festival 2018
Venue: Civic District and Marina Bay (National Gallery Singapore, Padang, The Arts House, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Lawn, Esplanade Park, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay)
Date: 19 – 28 Jan 2018
Website

4. Clean Bandit Live In Singapore

Grammy Award-winning musical sensation Clean Bandit will be here in Singapore on 22 Jan 2018, performing at the Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre Halls 601 – 604.

5. Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call

For one night only, Munah Bagharib and Hirzi Zulkiflie, better known as MunahHirziOfficial, will be celebrating the end of an era, as they hold the final curtain call for their Youtube channel.

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Sadly, they will be closing their Youtube channel after a decade of hilarious antics, parodies and a whole roster of familiar and crazy characters.

Don’t miss this final opportunity to catch them live at the Capitol Theatre on 24 January 2018.

Ticket prices go from $45 to $105 and can be purchased here.

Hurry and grab your tickets before they’re sold out!

Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call
Venue: Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178907
Date: 24 Jan 2018
Price: $45 – $105
Website

6. St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2018

The annual St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is back!

This year’s event features a smashing lineup including Aldous Harding, Amy Shark, Anderson, Paak & The Free Nationals, Billie Eilish, Bonobo, Father John Misty, Loyle Carner, Mac DeMarco, Moses Sumney, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Slowdive, Sylvan Esso, The Internet, The War On Drugs, and Wolf Alice.

Happening on 27 January 2018, the festival promises to be a total sensory experience, bringing the best live acts – both new and established – onto the Laneway stage for music fans.

St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Venue: The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay
Date: 27 January 2018
Tickets: Standard Tickets: $158 | Door Sales: $200. Get your tickets  Image Credit: here.

Eat

8. Pizza Maru

Can’t decide between pizza and Korean food for dinner? How about both?

Pizza Maru is the latest franchise to hit our shores, serving up Chicago-style deep dish pizzas with a Korean twist. That’s right, we’re talking about deep dish pizzas with Korean flavours.

Known for their patented pizza dough made with green tea, chlorella and 12 kinds of cereals, this hefty pizza dough is made to support a multitude of ingredients in their deep dish pizzas.

One of the pizzas to look out for is the Real BBQ Chicago ($26.80) which comes stuffed with double mozzarella cheese, cream cheese mousse, string cheese, roasted onion, tomatoes, potatoes, chicken chunks, mushrooms, BBQ sauce, honey, almonds and icing sugar.

Sounds like a weird combination but it makes sense given the Korean influence on the dish.

Another must-try is the Mango Ocean ($19.80/regular, $23.80/large) which is a seafood pizza with shrimps, squid, scallops, mushrooms, broccoli, onions, black olives, mango, pilaf sauce, mozzarella sauce, spicy buldak sauce, and sweet potato-stuffed crust.

A great side dish to order is the SPAM Tower ($12.80). Layers of chicken SPAM, bell peppers, fried kimchi, cabbage, mushrooms, onions, seaweed, and a fried egg sitting on a bed of rice and garnished with potato crisps, parmesan cheese and sriracha sauce.

If you’re a fan of Korean food, or deep dish pizza, this is a place you have to check out.

Pizza Maru
Address: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #B1-192/193 Northpoint City South Wing, Singapore 769098
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6280 6196
Website

9. Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen

Newly opened along Keong Saik Road is Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen, serving up classic Hong Kong fare that you normally find in a high end Chinese restaurant, albeit at a more reasonable price.

A must-try is their roasted meats. Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen serves up roast pork which is slightly fattier with a thin crisp layer of crackling that is oh-so-satisfying.

Another roast meat to look out for is the BBQ Pork with Honey sauce, better known as Char Siew. The char siew served here is tender and not as sweet.

If you need your carbs, then we suggest getting the Beef Hor Fun ($10). The hor fun (rice noodles) used in the dish is narrower, and is stir fried with bell peppers and tender beef slices in a rich black bean sauce. This is a dish that you must order.

Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen also has other selections of rice, noodle and congee dishes if you’re looking for other options.

If you’re looking for a place for a fuss-free family dinner, this is it.

Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen
Address: 2/4 Keong Siak Road, Singapore, 089110
Opening Hours: Sun – Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6909 0414

10. SayChiizu Singapore

Singapore has seen its fair share of cheese-flavoured food. Four cheese pizzas, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese sundaes, cheesecakes, cheese cookies, and even cheese foam bubble teas.

This time round, SayChiizu, a popular Hokkaido Grilled Cheese Toast brand from Bangkok is opening its first store in Singapore at VivoCity on 15 January 2018.

SayChiizu will be serving up their signature grilled cheese toasts in several flavours such as Charcoal, Chocolate, Strawberry Cheese and Matcha Cheese.

The cheese is made from a secret blend of 3 different cheeses, which results in an incredibly stretchy consistency when melted.

That’s not all, the menu will also include cheese teas and cheese fries.

We cannot wait for SayChiizu to open!

SayChiizu Singapore
Address: VivoCity, #B2-K16, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore, 098585
Website

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11. MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers

Since 2006, the Red Dot Design Museum has been organising MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers as a platform to promote local artists and designers, for them to showcase and sell their original works.

(Header Image Source: National Gallery Singapore)